Broadcom introduces new chips for powering optical data center networks – SiliconANGLE

Broadcom Inc. today debuted two new chips, the Sian3 and Sian2M, that data center operators can use to power their optical networks.

Optical networks are often used to link together the servers in artificial intelligence clusters. According to Broadcom, its new chips will make such clusters more power-efficient and scalable.

Before a piece of data can be transmitted over an optical network, it has to be turned into light. After arriving at its destination, the light must be turned…